Entry Level Sales Representative
The Entry Level Sales Representative role at Confidential Client involves progressing from recruiting to a client-facing sales position focused on B2B consulting and professional services. The role emphasizes relationship-driven, solution-based selling with extensive training and development, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to build and sustain executive-level client partnerships. Success is measured by meeting sales goals, managing target accounts, and delivering positive client outcomes through consultative engagements.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Consulting and Professional Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Sales Representative (Associate Account Executive) based in Charlotte, NC. This is an early-career outside B2B sales role designed for candidates who want structured, in-person training followed by a client-facing selling role focused on consulting and professional services engagements.
What You’ll Do
This is a quota-carrying sales role that emphasizes relationship-based, solution-driven selling. After completing a multi-stage sales training program, you will spend the majority of your time with client decision-makers to build pipeline and close engagements.
- Strategically identify opportunities in 3–5 designated target accounts
- Build and sustain executive-level relationships through client meetings, presentations, and onsite engagement (events, dinners, etc.)
- Consult with clients to define solutions that drive change and deliver measurable outcomes
- Act as a client advocate to improve experience and project success
- Present recommendations to C‑suite and senior stakeholders and champion solutions
- Meet and exceed assigned sales targets and activity goals
- Set personal and team goals through frequent sprint sessions with your manager
- Perform other duties typical for the position
Training & Development
You will enter a structured sales readiness program that includes:
- Multi-stage onboarding covering organizational and sales foundations
- A sales playbook, core competencies, and situational role-play
- Ride-alongs and mentoring with senior account executives
- In-person training at headquarters and ongoing professional development
- Career pathing toward full client portfolio responsibility
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation package includes:
- Base salary plus uncapped commission plan
- Monthly smartphone stipend and car allowance
- 401(k) match
- Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
- Annual all-expenses-paid reward trip for top performers (plus guest)
- Expense budget for client entertainment
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
- Volunteer paid time off and company giving programs
- Access to internal development programs and a personal financial concierge
Note: The posting includes an estimated annual salary figure. Compensation offered will depend on experience, role responsibilities, and other lawful factors.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Competitive, motivated drive with a desire to learn and grow
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to connect with people
- Entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven approach
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Bachelor’s Degree
- A genuine, team-oriented attitude that fits a family-style culture
Location & Employment Type
- Job location: Charlotte, NC (on-site / field-based with in-person training)
- Employment type: Full-time
Legal & EEO
Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity. This role will be filled without regard to any protected class under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities during the hiring process and employment.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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